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Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russia’s Ryazan and Belgorod regions, killing three and injuring 15

On May 15, 2026, Ukrainian drones struck the Ryazan Region of Russia, killing three and wounding 12. A separate attack in the Belgorod Region killed one and injured three. Both incidents involved drones detonating in populated areas and motorways.

In the Ryazan Region, a drone attack killed three people and injured 12, according to TASS. Governor Pavel Malkov stated emergency response units were at the scene. In the Belgorod Region, a drone attack caused a truck cabin to catch fire in Shebekino, and another FPV drone struck a motorway, damaging five cars. TASS reported one death and three injuries in Belgorod. The attacks occurred on different days, with Ryazan’s incident on May 15 and Belgorod’s on May 14.

Where Sources Diverge

The first article reports three killed and 12 wounded in Ryazan Region, while the second article reports one killed and three injured in Belgorod Region.

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Three killed, 12 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Ryazan Region

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One killed, three others injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region

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StateTASSMay 15, 08:17 AM
Three killed, 12 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Ryazan Region

Governor Pavel Malkov says emergency response units are working at the scene of the incident

StateTASSMay 15, 12:27 AM
One killed, three others injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region

In Shebekino, the cabin of a truck caught fire after a drone detonated, and another FPV drone struck a motorway, damaging five cars